Medical Specialties Guide - April 2019

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MEDICAL SPECIALTIES New Treatments. New Technologies. New Discoveries.

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Healthcare is an amazing field. New research has discovered more than we ever thought possible about the human body thanks to new technologies and therapies. The first step is finding the right physicians and specialists who can guide you and your family on your path to living your healthiest life. That’s where Do South® comes in. On the following pages of our Medical Specialties guide, you’ll find information from some of the best doctors and facilities around so you can narrow your search and get the expert care you deserve.

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Dr. Norma Smith, Therese Jenkins, PA-C, Janet Newman, RN 8101 McClure Drive, Ste. 101 Fort Smith, Arkansas arveinandskincare.com 479.484.7100

1500 Dodson Avenue, Ste. 230 Fort Smith, Arkansas baptist-health.com 479.709.7490 Stay Happy, Healthy and Active During Pregnancy! Staying active during pregnancy is important. But how much should you exercise? Typically, if you were physically active before

physician Dr. Norma Smith. Her Fort Smith practice began in

you were pregnant, it is likely safe to remain active during

1998 and expanded to include varicose veins in 2006. In 2009

pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider about any risk

Dr. Smith became Arkansas’s first Diplomat of the American

factors and before you begin a new workout regimen. Simple

College of Phlebology (now the American Board of Venous and

exercises like stretching or walking, as well as modified yoga

Lymphatic Medicine). She and her specially trained ultrasound

or aerobics, are great ways for pregnant women to improve

staff are IAC accredited in peripheral vascular lab. Joining Dr.

flexibility and stay active. For more tips, pregnancy resources

Smith in practice are Fort Smith natives Therese Jenkins, PA-C

and inspiring stories so you can continue to be amazing,

and Janet Newman, RN. Together our professional team provides

visit the BHealthy Blog at baptist-health.com.

varicose vein and ulcer care, intimate wellness, aesthetics and Medical Marijuana Certification.

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Arkansas Vein Clinic and Skin Care is owned and led by local

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breastcenternwa.com 479.442.6266 While all women are at risk for breast cancer some are at higher risk than others. A Risk Assessment is a comprehensive

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consultation with a registered nurse who is specially trained to determine your risk for developing breast cancer. The nurse will evaluate several risk factors and price a customized breast care plan for you. A Risk Assessment provides crucial information about how often and what type of screenings you need such as Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, or optional genetic testing. Take our short Breast Cancer Risk Quiz at breastcenternwa.com to learn more.

4300 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas centerforhearing.net 479.785.3277 Untreated hearing loss can impact our lives in many different ways. Dr. Kelley Linton, Dr. Lori Boyd, and Dr. Trace Cash, understand the struggles of keeping up with busy families as well as helping those with hearing loss enjoy their lives through better hearing. The newest hearing aid technology helps bring focus to otherwise complex listening situations and ultimately helps us feel less fatigued. If you’re not hearing as well as you used to, or if you just want to establish a baseline for your hearing, call for an appointment. Do it for your health, your happiness and your relationships.

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When you hear the word, “cancer,” your world is turned upside down. You view the world through the lens of your own mortality. As a cancer specialist of thirty years, I've cared for nearly 10,000 cancer patients. My job is to support, treat, and care for my patients with dignity and respect, providing care that goes above and beyond, because that's how we'd want to be treated. So, ask yourself if you are getting the care you deserve. If you aren't, I encourage you to visit us. We'd be honored to accompany you on your journey.

7425 Euper Lane, Fort Smith, Arkansas methodistvillage.com 479.452.1611

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Dr. Kris Gast 8500 S. 36th Terrace Fort Smith, Arkansas fsro.net 479.648.1800

Methodist Senior Living offers comfort and variety, with a range of living options and services. We are the area’s only Life Plan Community offering a complete continuum of care. Level-2 Assisted Living helps residents with routines, daily activities, and assistance with medications while Care Center provides 24-hour nursing care in a home-like environment for longterm residents. Independent Living combines the freedom of an active independent lifestyle with the security of a supportive environment. Memory Care is a home for individuals who no longer live independently as a result of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or a related disorder.

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Ann K. Passmore, M.D. / F.A.C.S. 2717 South 74th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas passmoreplasticsurgery.com 479.573.3799 Cosmetic procedures and affordable, high-quality skin care products can provide you with the confidence boost you need to face life’s challenges and changes. With affordable pricing and the expertise of Dr. Ann Passmore, you’ll be ready to confront the job market, your next blind date, or whatever is on your horizon. Call for an appointment and learn about surgical and non-surgical options for every face,

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body, and budget.

PO BOX 11133, Fort Smith, Arkansas rivervalleyoca.com 479.883.3379 Celebrating their 12th anniversary this summer, RVOCA invites women AND men to “Laugh and Learn” with comedian Karen Mills on Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m. at Choctaw Casino, 3400 Choctaw Rd., Pocola, OK, while enjoying a free meal. Karen Mills, a standup comic, has been in the humor business for over 21 years. When diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she determined to take on the disease with hope and humor. Now cancer free, she has been hailed for her ability to bring humor to difficult topics. Laugh, learn, and be inspired at this free educational dinner event. Reserve your free seat by emailing Contact@RiverValleyOCA.com or calling 479.651.9810. Deadline: April 16, 2019.

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Supervising Physician: Dr. Thomas Wood Physician Assistant: Amanda Spahn, PA-C 8101 McClure Drive, Suite 100 Fort Smith, Arkansas wchwfs.com 479.459.6528 Dr. Thomas R. Wood, D.O., a partner of Eastside OB/GYN, and a leader in women’s health in the River Valley, has expanded his practice by adding a new location! Our new clinic is now offering same day & same week appointments as well as urgent gynecological care. As a gynecology-only clinic, we offer wellness exams, pap smears, minimally invasive surgeries, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, endometrial ablations, pelvic reconstruction surgery, incontinence treatment, as well as menopause, infertility, and bioidentical hormone treatments.

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